Etruscan Art and Early Influence on Rome

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, terms, and definitions related to Etruscan art and the early influence on Roman architecture and society.

Temple of the Portonaccio

A religious temple dedicated to multiple deities, showcasing Etruscan wealth and artistic skill.

Apollo of Veii

A painted terracotta sculpture from c. 500 BCE depicting a striding figure emphasizing motion and vitality.

Akroterial Sculptures

Large-scale, exaggerated terracotta sculptures used for roofline decoration, representing Etruscan narrative designs.

Caeretan Hydriae

Etruscan ceramic water vessels featuring painted Greek mythological scenes, showing reinterpretation of Greek traditions.

Cloaca Maxima

An ancient drainage system in Rome that enabled urban development and creation of the Forum.

Roman Forum

A political, religious, and commercial center reflecting the evolution of Rome from a Republic to an Empire.

Temple of Vesta

A circular temple housing the sacred fire, symbolizing Rome's continuity, overseen by the Vestal Virgins.

Curia Julia

The Senate house in Rome, serving as the political heart of the city, built by Julius Caesar.

Temple of Saturn

Initially built in 498 BCE, it served the cult of Saturn and acted as the state treasury.

Temple of Divus Julius

Dedicated in 29 BCE for the worship of deified Julius Caesar, marking the shift to Imperial ideology.

Theatre of Pompey

The first permanent stone theater in Rome, used for entertainment and political messaging.

House of Augustus

A modest private residence symbolizing visual morality and political messaging of Augustus.

Domus Aurea

Nero's extravagant private palace, representing excess and leading to his damnatio memoriae.

Colosseum

An amphitheater built between 70-80 CE for public spectacles, serving as political propaganda.

Arch of Titus

Constructed in 81 CE to commemorate the Jewish War, characterized by reliefs of triumph and apotheosis imagery.